Manti Te'o Eager to Earn Veterans' Respect

Manti Te'o wants this.
He has waited for this.
Chargers rookies and veterans meet Monday for the first time in organized team activities, practicing on the same field, sharing the same locker room and same meetings. For months — and as recently as a few days ago, the former Notre Dame linebacker has been asked how this will go, when the man with the unique story must attempt to acclimate to an NFL roster.